Best counter-picks
These heroes are listed as strong answers into Reaper.
Tank
No standout picks are listed.
Damage
EchoReaper has short range and struggles to reach airborne targets
PharahReaper has no way to reach airborne Pharah
CassidyCassidy's Flashbang makes it easy to punish Reaper when he closes in
Support
MercyReaper's attacks have short range, making it difficult to damage airborne targets
IllariIllari can use Outburst to create distance from Reaper. Illari's Pylon healing helps sustain through Reaper's damage
Jetpack CatReaper's primary fire has short range, making it difficult to damage airborne targets
Favorable targets
Reaper is listed as performing well into these heroes.
Tank
MaugaMauga's large hitbox makes him easy to hit with Reaper's shotguns
RoadhogRoadhog's large hitbox makes him easy to hit. Reaper can use Wraith Form to escape Hook
WinstonWinston's dive brings him into Reaper's optimal range. Reaper's damage overwhelms Winston's barrier and HP
Damage
BastionBastion's wide hitbox makes him vulnerable to Reaper's spread
AnranReaper can cleanse Anran's burning effect with Wraith Form
SombraReaper can easily escape Sombra's ambush with Wraith Form. Reaper's spread can easily reveal stealthed Sombra
Support
ZenyattaZenyatta's wide hitbox makes him vulnerable to Reaper's spread. Zenyatta has difficulty dealing with Reaper's close-range pressure
LifeweaverLifeweaver has difficulty dealing with Reaper's close-range pressure. Lifeweaver's wide hitbox makes Reaper's spread effective